dinner

as in banquet
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment there will be a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant for the entire team

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Recent Examples of dinner Foster and Jackman confirmed their romance back in January, with PEOPLE exclusively sharing a snap of the two holding hands on their way to dinner in Santa Monica, California. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 One money-saving trend Liebman’s witnessed among young people—and approves of—is dinner clubs. Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 Or even the price of dinner at Giorgio Baldi. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 Larger state dinners often have been held under a tent on the South Lawn. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dinner
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Noun
  • And, anyway, who but élitists would object to a big ballroom that looks like the banquet hall of a third-rate casino?
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In German tradition, this funerary banquet is typically held several weeks after the death, once the initial shock has settled.
    Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The feast includes turkey, sides, and dessert, with items clearly marked for easy shopping.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinner. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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